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Well, with the way we have a countless media outlets and a 24 hour news cycle, the spotlight doesn't last very long these days. Someone will be looking for a different angle to report on.

I would say for those who DO follow the game, they know we've been on the cusp for a few years now, so the "finally" is probably an acknowledgment of that.

That is not worthy of a "finally" like we supposed to win it for along time and kept failing. Second trip to the final 4 we won, lol. We only ever had an outside chance in the first place with other great teams out there with the same or more chance and one of the greatest dynasties taking place in sports history. "Finally" makes absolutely no sense. But I guess they thought "Bout Damn Time." was too edgy. Sheesh

ESPN First take is talking about who will people remember more, the team who knocked off uconn or the national champions. They were like we all know who that is. Implying Miss St. will be more remembered. Man F* you ESPN. For the unth time.

I know I am like a week and a half late.... CONGRATULATIONS!!! It really sucked that Coates couldn't be there but I hope she at least got to be in the parade. They pulled it all together and it wasn't easy. Great work by the coaching staff getting all the pieces to just do their part. They got Championship #1 in just their second FF appearance. I think they have a few more trips in their future. Keep on winning and bringing in those big crowds.

I know I am like a week and a half late.... CONGRATULATIONS!!! It really sucked that Coates couldn't be there but I hope she at least got to be in the parade. They pulled it all together and it wasn't easy. Great work by the coaching staff getting all the pieces to just do their part. They got Championship #1 in just their second FF appearance. I think they have a few more trips in their future. Keep on winning and bringing in those big crowds.

Thank you for the kind words. Most people would try to crap on us but you bring a very positive vibe. Thanks again and here is to Uconn vs South Carolina in the title game next year! Go cocks!

Thank you for the kind words. Most people would try to crap on us but you bring a very positive vibe. Thanks again and here is to Uconn vs South Carolina in the title game next year! Go cocks!

That had to be such a bummer for Coates. She should have been on the podium but I hear it was a Dr.'s decision for her not to go. Even still that championship was every bit hers as everyone else. Over her 4 years she was one of the most steady players for the Gamecocks (basically a walking double double) and her commitment along with Wilson really ushered in something new for the program. She gets to leave knowing she helped turn a non-starter into an Elite team. What an achievement.

Next year South Carolina comes in as the defending champs. As far as the tile game goes while I expect UConn to be good I am not quite sure what they will look like. Same goes for South Carolina.

That had to be such a bummer for Coates. She should have been on the podium but I hear it was a Dr.'s decision for her not to go. Even still that championship was every bit hers as everyone else. Over her 4 years she was one of the most steady players for the Gamecocks (basically a walking double double) and her commitment along with Wilson really ushered in something new for the program. She gets to leave knowing she helped turn a non-starter into an Elite team. What an achievement.

Next year South Carolina comes in as the defending champs. As far as the tile game goes while I expect UConn to be good I am not quite sure what they will look like. Same goes for South Carolina.

Yeh we are both in the same boat when it comes down to those returning players. You guys will be loaded as usual, we have Wilson and Cuevas. I hope next year is as good as this year was.

Yeh we are both in the same boat when it comes down to those returning players. You guys will be loaded as usual, we have Wilson and Cuevas. I hope next year is as good as this year was.

We'll have Wilson, Cuevas, Harris and Jennings... Wilson will put up huge numbers next year. I expect Dawn to bring in a grad transfer to help out immediately. Dawn is really excited about our freshmen class.. which is way more talented overall than our 2016 class. A lot depends on players like Harrigan, Bradshaw and Patrick taking a sophomore leap in order to build depth. Freshmen Jackson and Troup will play a lot. Grissett might be a starter by mid season.

We'll have Wilson, Cuevas, Harris and Jennings... Wilson will put up huge numbers next year. I expect Dawn to bring in a grad transfer to help out immediately. Dawn is really excited about our freshmen class.. which is way more talented overall than our 2016 class. A lot depends on players like Harrigan, Bradshaw and Patrick taking a sophomore leap in order to build depth. Freshmen Jackson and Troup will play a lot. Grissett might be a starter by mid season.

I think Kiki will be a great one as she is a tremendous athlete. If you saw her, in person, at the Carolina/Louisville game in Springfield, you'd know why I see her as having a tremendous upside. Of course, with Tyasha Harris at PG for 3 more years, we will be relevant. Even with Gray and Davis turning pro early and Coates graduating, we will still be a very good team next season. We won't be the favorite to win it all (that will be UCONN), but with Alexis Jennings becoming eligible and a great freshman class coming in, we will have an excellent team by the time we get to conference play and the NCAAT. Getting that record 4th straight SECT Championship would be awesome, in my opinion. As many places as we can replace Tennessee, in the SEC record books, will make me very happy.